A horrific explosion and fire at a Maine lumber mill has left one firefighter dead and seriously injured several others.
According to the Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office, the incident occurred at the Robbins Lumber mill in Searsmont when a burning silo exploded.
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At least 11 people were injured.
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Officials: 11 people, including firefighters, were injured after an explosion and massive fire at a lumber mill in Searsmont, Maine.
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The firefighter was found dead at the scene of the fire, Moss said. The body is being taken to the medical examiner’s office in Augusta for an autopsy and to confirm an identity.
Moss said several fire departments responded to a reported fire at one of the silos at the lumber mill around 10 a.m. Friday. As firefighters worked to put out the silo fire, an explosion occurred, according
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